Saquon Barkley has yet to win a division title since entering the NFL and thinks it would be cool if he and the Philadelphia Eagles could accomplish that.

Cooler — and much colder than domed stadiums elsewhere — is the chance for a playoff game or two in Philly, which he has experienced as a visitor.

“It was loud and hectic,” Barkley said. “It’s not a myth about home-field advantage. It’s not a myth about the energy and vibe you have playing at home.”

Riding a franchise-record 10-game winning streak into their game today at the Washington Commanders, Barkley and the Eagles can clinch the NFC East and one of the conference’s top two seeds if they make it 11 wins in a row. Hosting opponents at Lincoln Financial Field, and perhaps the NFC running through it this winter, is far more of a motivating factor than another banner hanging from the stadium’s rafters.

“I can only imagine the fear of the teams that have to walk through those gates at the Linc,” safety Reed Blankenship said. “That’s big time if we get home-field advantage.”

The Eagles, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are all 12-2 going into Week 16, and one of them will get a first-round bye. The Commanders (9-5) can clinch a playoff spot by knocking off Philadelphia and getting some help around the league in the form of losses by Atlanta and either Seattle or the Rams.

“Obviously they want to beat us, and we need to beat them,” Washington running back Brian Robinson Jr. said. “It’s a great feeling to know what we’re fighting for.”

Making the playoffs in quarterback Jayden Daniels’ rookie season and the first year with GM Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn and their staffs in charge would be a major step forward in the rebuilding process.

For the Eagles, who lost to Kansas City in the Super Bowl in the 2022 season, a division championship would be a bounce back after their collapse and first-round defeat in 2023. But that doesn’t mean they’re discussing it internally as an important goal.

“We know that if we do win this game, that will happen, but really all we can focus on is our preparation,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “We’ll talk about that when we’re able to put the hat on or the T-shirt on there. That’s when we’ll talk about that.”

Barkley took a day off from practice this week to recover from a rugged workload that has him leading the league in carries and with a nagging injury that cost him some snaps against Pittsburgh.

Barkley said he feels “pretty good” as he resumes his chase of Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards for the Rams in 1984. Barkley ran for 65 yards against the Steelers, a total that hampered a realistic shot at catching Dickerson over the final three games.

“I’m fully aware of how far I am,” Barkley said. “I’m not scared of it.”

Barkley remains the NFL rushing leader with 1,688 yards. He needs 418 yards over the final three games — an average of just over 139 yards apiece — to break Dickerson’s record. The 27-year-old has surpassed that total five times this season.

“If I don’t get it, I’m not going to be depressed,” Barkley said. “If I get it, I’m not going to be that crazy happy, either. It’s a record. Records are meant to be broken. My mindset is focused on winning games and competing for a championship, and that’s the only thing that really matters to me.”

Barkley ran for 146 yards and two TDs in November against Washington, sparking the Eagles’ 26-18 comeback victory.

After completing roughly 61% of his passes in five games since returning from a rib injury, Daniels is at nearly 82% the past two. The 24-year-old called it a matter of “just finding completions, getting the ball in my hands and letting the guys make plays.”

But the process of getting Daniels more comfortable throwing from the pocket has been ongoing since spring workouts.

“Remaining a passer longer, (opposing) guys stay in coverage longer, the receivers down the field are working,” Quinn said. “I think that part of the game, there’s been improvement, and I would say we’re still progressing in that spot.”

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts steered the passing game back on track against Pittsburgh and did it with a broken finger on his non-throwing hand.

The injury didn’t necessarily affect his throwing, and he accounted for three TDs in the 27-13 victory over the Steelers. Hurts said the injury did hamper his running style and played a role in a lost fumble.

“It’s an adjustment,” he said. “I think on the run, I know for sure, I don’t have my ball in the inside arm, I’d have it on the outside arm if I felt comfortable doing it. I just wasn’t and not at that state. It’s a game of adjustments and finding a way. I’ve got to be better knowing my circumstance.”

Hurts wore a splint on his left hand, covered by a glove, and threw for 290 yards and two TDs against the Steelers. He’ll likely wear similar protection at Washington.

“It’s on the up,” he said. “Breaks don’t heal in a day.”

Browns at Bengals

Dorian Thompson-Robinson replaces Jameis Winston as Cleveland’s starting QB. The Bengals are wasting one of Joe Burrow’s best seasons.

Giants at Falcons

Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. replaces Kirk Cousins as the Falcons fight for a playoff berth. If Penix simply avoids turnovers — Cousins has thrown eight picks in the past four games — he’ll be an upgrade. The Giants could have Drew Lock back as they continue their push for the No. 1 draft pick.

LIons at Bears

The injury-riddled Lions need to get through a game without losing another starter. They’re still in control of the No. 1 seed in the NFC but have no margin for error. Jared Goff became the first QB to throw five TD passes in a loss last week. The Bears have lost eight in a row and Caleb Williams looks defeated.

Titans at Colts

The Titans are turning to Mason Rudolph at quarterback after benching Will Levis. The Colts begin a three-game stretch against opponents that currently have a .190 winning percentage combined. Indianapolis should finish with a winning record, but that probably won’t be enough for a playoff berth.

Rams at Jets

The Rams have won seven of nine to take control of their chances to win the NFC West. Matthew Stafford hasn’t been sacked in the past two games and he’s getting time to make plays. Aaron Rodgers is looking more like his old self for the Jets. It’s way too late to save New York’s season, but it could be a spoiler for other teams. Los Angeles has to be wary.

Vikings at Seahawks

Sam Darnold and the Vikings are hot on Detroit’s trail for the NFC North title and the NFC’s No. 1 seed. They’re coming off a short week and face a tough challenge on the road. Seattle received good news on Geno Smith’s injury and also could get running back Kenneth Walker back from a calf injury.

Cardinals at Panthers

The up-and-down Cardinals are still in the mix in the NFC West, but can’t afford a letdown against Carolina. The defense has stepped up and Kyler Murray didn’t throw a pick last week after tossing five interceptions in the previous three games. The Panthers bombed as a favorite last week. They have to do a better job protecting Bryce Young and the league’s worst run defense needs to find a way to stop James Conner.

Patriots at Bills

Josh Allen is on a mission in Buffalo. The Bills still have a shot for the No. 1 seed in the AFC and they won’t take the Patriots lightly. Drake Maye is the only reason to watch New England.

49ers at Dolphins

The 49ers are moving closer toward playoff elimination a year after losing in overtime in the Super Bowl. Miami’s defense bounced back after getting torched by Rodgers and the Jets only to see the offense come up short against Houston. Tua Tagovailoa has to protect the ball better after four turnovers.

Buccaneers at Cowboys

Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans are clicking and the Buccaneers have won four straight to take control of the NFC South. They have to be wary of the Cowboys, especially Micah Parsons.